In the height of the summer season, you might be tempted to invest in an air conditioner to better withstand the heat and enjoy the good weather while breathing cooler air. Have you however considered opting for a central heat pump instead?
Unlike a simple air conditioner, a central heat pump is useful not only during summer, but also in winter, because its operating mechanism allows it to heat your home during the cold season.
In fact, this system is as simple as it is surprising, its role being to move heat from one place to another. It has a condenser which absorbs heat from the ambient air, which, thanks to a refrigerant, is transformed into vapor. With the help of a compressor, this vapor is transformed into hot air and circulated inside the house. In summer, the cycle is reversed: the heat pump draws heat from the air inside and transfers it outside.
Aside from the versatility of this device, here are 5 other advantages of acquiring a central heat pump:
1. Quick setup
Provided that your home already has a ventilation system, the central heat pump only requires the installation of the outdoor unit and the connection to the central heating system of the house with a pipe.
2. Ecological solution
Although it is an electrical device, the central heat pump does not produce heat, nor does it cool the air inside. It only captures the heat and moves it where it is needed. No non-renewable resources are wasted in this process.
3. Reduction in electricity bills and heating costs
After installing your central heat pump, you will be able to heat the house using just the heat from outside and, of course, electricity. In winter, using this appliance – alone or in addition to another type of heating system – could save you a lot of money. Likewise, an air conditioner uses a lot more energy to produce fresh air, so you can save money by choosing a central heat pump.
4. Good energy efficiency
Air conditioning specialists estimate that for every kilowatt/hour consumed, heat pumps produce 3 to 10 kilowatt/hours of energy.
5. Comfort throughout the year
Thanks to its dual function for cooling and heating, the central heat pump allows you to maintain an adequate temperature indoors, whatever the season. In addition, the ventilation system ensures even air distribution throughout the house.
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At Allard & Emond, our star products are York central heat pumps which, with a SEER of up to 20, provide optimal comfort and allow our customers to save energy and, of course, reduce bills. We also have the Goodman central heat pump, EnergyStar certified, which is silent, very efficient and with a lifetime warranty for its compressor and a 10-year warranty on parts.
For more information on our central heat pumps, simply contact one of our specialists at ALLARD & EMOND. They will be happy to answer any of your questions.
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